The below indifference map shows the various combinations of hours of music and apples that yield different levels of utility.Figure 7.1 -Which of the following explains why indifference curve I₂ should not cross indifference curve I₁ as shown in Figure 7.1? A)The consumer is not indifferent between A and B. B)The consumer is not indifferent between A and C. C)The consumer is not indifferent between B and C. D)The consumer is not indifferent between D and E. E)There is no reason why indifference curve I₂ should not cross indifference curve I₁ as shown.

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Indifference curve I₂ is higher than indifference curve I₁, which means that the consumer prefers the combination of more music (12 hours) and more apples (B) to the combination of less music (11 hours) and more apples (B). Therefore, the consumer is not indifferent between A and B, making it impossible for the two indifference curves to intersect.

The Below Indifference Map Shows the Various Combinations of Hours